Specimen Transportation and Logistics Services

This contract involves providing secure pickup, temperature-controlled transportation, and chain-of-custody management services for biological specimens collected from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. The specimens will be transported to contractor laboratories located across the United States and its territories, ensuring both the integrity and proper handling of sensitive materials throughout the transit process. The contract falls under the NAICS code 484220, which pertains to specialized freight trucking services, and is managed through the VA's Federal Supply Schedule program. The solicitation for this subcontract was posted in April 2026, with a response deadline set for late November 2026. While specific details such as the point of contact and specific performance locations were not provided, the contract emphasizes maintaining strict control and oversight of the biological specimens to support VA healthcare operations. The service requirements include not only secure transport but also maintaining proper temperature conditions and documenting the chain of custody to comply with regulatory standards and ensure reliable specimen tracking from pickup to delivery.